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Stay up-to-date on the latest news and information on how Canada's forest products sector is building resiliency, adapting to meet the changing environmental and economic needs of our country, and working to keep our forests as forests forever.
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October 1, 2024
Kevin Diep: Blog 5: End of Summer in Forestry: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
Kevin Diep: Blog 5: End of Summer in Forestry: FPAC 2024 Green Dream Internship Program
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News Releases
March 4, 2025
Canada’s Forest Sector Speaks Out Against Unnecessary Tariffs on Canadian Exports
For Canada’s forest sector, if these tariffs are not removed, they will damage a long- and well-functioning integrated forest products supply chain that runs two ways and benefits Americans and Canadians alike
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February 21, 2025
Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to Threats of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Wood Products
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) today responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding proposed tariffs on Canadian wood products, expressing deep concern over the economic impact these measures would have on forest sector employees on both sides of the border and on American families seeking affordable housing.
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February 10, 2025
Recognizing Research Excellence: Canadian Forestry Innovation Awards Program Now Accepting Applications
Now in its 4th year, the Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry is celebrating the innovative spirit and leadership of young students and researchers in Canada’s forest sector.
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February 1, 2025
FPAC Responds to U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Exports
FPAC issued a statement in response to President Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products destined for the United States
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February 11, 2021
Researchers From Laval University & Ubc Named Canadian Finalists For International Forestry Innovation Award
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce that a PhD candidate at Laval University and an assistant professor of Engineering at the University of British Columbia have been chosen as the Canadian finalists for the global Blue Sky Young Researchers and Innovation Award.
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December 31, 2020
Safety, Sustainability, And Self-sufficiency: The Year That Was In Canadian Forestry
Today, the twin threats of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change with the accompanying economic stressors are enough to test anyone’s mettle. Canada’s forest sector is resilient, but the COVID-19 crisis has made an already difficult time even more challenging for many forestry families, businesses, and communities.
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December 15, 2020
Canada’s Forest Sector Welcomes Government’s Inclusive Approach To Plant 2 Billion Trees
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, unveiled the federal government’s plan to launch its 2 billion tree initiative in 2021.
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December 9, 2020
Canada’s Forest Sector Offers Recommendations To Federal Government On Green Recovery
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) released Innovative, Sustainable, Resilient: Recommendations from Canada’s Forest Sector to Drive Economic Recovery and a Net-Zero Carbon Future.
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November 30, 2020
Forest Sector Ready To Advance Canada’s Green Economic Recovery
Canada’s Deputy Prime Minster and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, presented the federal government’s fall economic statement in the House of Commons.
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November 4, 2020
Partnering for Success - The Annual Industrial Consumption and Energy (ICE) Survey
FPAC and Statistics Canada celebrate five year partnership, collecting energy efficiency data in the the forest sector, supporting a low carbon economy
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November 3, 2020
Canada's Forest Sector Key To Canada's Economic Recovery
FPAC shares several ideas to secure a sustainable working forest for workers and communities, and to improve market access opportunities for Canadian wood-based products and bio-products
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October 8, 2020
Global Forest Sector And Workers: Providing Solutions For Pandemic Recovery
FAO, FPAC announce sustainable forest management and forest products will help drive climate friendly economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
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September 28, 2020
FPAC Announces Sponsorship of Epping-Weagle Mixed Doubles Curling Team
The Forest Products Association of Canada announces sponsorship of Canadian curlers John Epping and Lisa Weagle
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September 23, 2020
Canada's Foresters Recognized As Key Partners In The Fight Against Climate Change
Canada's forest sector welcomes the federal government recognizing the role that Canadian forestry workers and forest products play in lowering carbon emissions
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